Lake Naplás (Hungarian: ''Naplás-tó'', officially called Szilas-pataki flood control reservoir) is the largest lake of

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. The lake is artificial, surrounded by the second largest natural reserve of Budapest, including a moorland and a forest. Rare flora and fauna could be found here, therefore it has been a protected since 1997. It is the natural habitat of the

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. The lake itself is a fishing lake, but there are hiking and biking trails around it. It can be reached from the city by car or bike, or by the nearby public transportation.

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* * * Naplas 16th District of Budapest {{Hungary-geo-stub